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• Hispanic GOP candidates could reshape Texas’ congressional delegation — if they can win Hispanic voters

  April 30, 2026 11:14 AM

  WASHINGTON — In 2024, President Donald Trump won the White House buoyed by historic support among Hispanic voters, diversifying the GOP’s coalition and flipping Democratic strongholds like South Texas. Two years later, a crop of Hispanic Republican candidates in Texas will aim to solidify Trump’s gains in defiance of... more »

• Reynosa arrest of armed group member sparks roadblocks, surveillance cameras shot across border region

  April 28, 2026 1:52 PM

  Mexican federal and Tamaulipas state authorities in Reynosa detained Alexander "N," a presumed member of an armed group operating in the area. The detention led to eight roadblocks early Monday morning across Reynosa, Gustavo Diaz Ordaz, south of Rio Grande City and Miguel Aleman, south of Roma. At least... more »

• Texas police can arrest people suspected of entering country illegally, federal court rules

  April 24, 2026 4:37 PM

  A 2023 Texas law that lets state police arrest people suspected of entering the country illegally can go into effect after a federal appeals court on Friday lifted a lower court ruling that had stopped it for years. The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the temporary injunction... more »

• Appeals court rules that Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal

  April 24, 2026 4:25 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — An appeals court on Friday blocked President Donald Trump's executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border of the U.S., a key pillar of the Republican president's plan to crack down on migration. A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District... more »

• Mexico's government keeps contradicting itself over role of CIA agents in Chihuahua operation

  April 22, 2026 3:39 PM

  MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican authorities on Wednesday continued to muddle the official account over the role of two CIA agents in an counternarcotics operation in northern Mexico and the extent to which Mexico's federal government was aware of the U.S. involvement in the incident, which has started to ignite... more »

• Mexico's Sheinbaum pushes back on Trump over migrant deaths and Cuba

  April 14, 2026 5:29 PM

  MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government on Tuesday protested the deaths of its citizens in U.S. immigration custody as President Claudia Sheinbaum pushes back against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies on multiple fronts. The progressive Mexican leader has walked a careful line with Trump for more than a... more »

• Inspection finds dozens of violations of detention standards at a major immigration camp in El Paso

  April 3, 2026 12:02 AM

  A recent inspection at the nation's largest immigration detention facility found dozens of violations of national standards that potentially exposed detainees to excessive force, disease, and other unsafe conditions. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Office of Detention Oversight performed a congressionally mandated inspection over three days in February at Camp... more »

• Trump signs executive action to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding

  March 27, 2026 5:17 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed a promised executive action that will pay Transportation Security Administration employees, after a deal that sought to do the same stalled in Congress. Trump signed the action with an eye toward easing long security lines at many of the nation's... more »

• Trump faces new pressure on mass deportations as Republicans weigh Homeland Security nominee

  March 16, 2026 3:29 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security will soon be under new management, an opportunity to reset President Donald Trump's immigration agenda or to double down on his signature campaign promise to conduct the largest deportation operation in American history. The White House's political director recently encouraged party... more »

• Webb County judge, newcomer compete for District 28 GOP nomination in South Texas Play Video

  February 26, 2026 4:14 PM

  Republicans are lining up for the 28th Congressional District in a closely watched race. The seat, which includes all of Starr County and a portion of western Hidalgo County, is currently held by Henry Cuellar. Two candidates, Eileen Day and Tano Tijerina, are running for the Republican ticket.... more »

• ‘Stay sharp:’ Texas Ag. Commissioner Sid Miller calls for action against potential spillover of Mexican cartel violence Play Video

  February 23, 2026 2:31 PM

  Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he is calling on Washington D.C. to take stronger action against cartel activity at the border. Miller made the call during a Monday visit in San Juan, the day after the Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful drug lord, Nemesio “El Mencho”... more »

• Trump administration's tongue-in-cheek names for immigration operations praised and slammed

  February 3, 2026 2:40 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Operation Dirtbag in Florida. Operation Catahoula Crunch, also known as Swamp Sweep, in Louisiana. Operation Catch of the Day in Maine. The Department of Homeland Security's approach to naming immigrant enforcement operations, accompanied by a punchy, at times mocking tone in its official statements, elicits polarizing... more »

• DPS unveils $11 million aircraft hangar in Edinburg Play Video

  January 26, 2026 11:40 PM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety is now operating a new, multimillion-dollar hangar in Edinburg. On Monday, DPS officials unveiled what the law enforcement agency referred to as the state’s largest aircraft operations hangar. The $11 million facility is located at the South Texas International Airport. It'll house... more »

• Mission firefighter among the recipients of new Border Defense Medal Play Video

  December 23, 2025 11:02 PM

  A Mission firefighter and member of the Army Reserve was honored by President Donald Trump. Firefighter Sgt. and U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Jhonier Daniel Marin was honored for his call to action. “I just had no words, I didn't know I was going to get picked,” Marin said.... more »

• After Trump pardon, Rep. Henry Cuellar restored to homeland security funding post

  December 11, 2025 2:24 PM

  Days after he was pardoned by President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar won back his position as the top Democratic member on a powerful House panel that oversees funding for the Department of Homeland Security. The Laredo Democrat forfeited his role as chair of the Appropriations subcommittee on... more »

• Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening

  December 10, 2025 6:06 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreigners who are allowed to come to the United States without a visa could soon be required to submit information about their social media, email accounts and extensive family history to the Department of Homeland Security before being approved for travel. The notice published Wednesday in... more »

• Trump administration to add militarized zone along California's border with Mexico

  December 10, 2025 5:59 PM

  SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration announced plans Wednesday to add another militarized zone to the southern border — this time in California — as part of a major shift that has thrust troops into border enforcement with Mexico like never before. The Department of Interior said it... more »

• Congressman Henry Cuellar calling for investigation into his prosecutors following presidential pardon Play Video

  December 5, 2025 11:05 PM

  Days after receiving a presidential pardon on bribery and conspiracy charges, Congressman Henry Cuellar is calling for an investigation into the prosecutors who charged him and his wife. In a Friday interview with Channel 5 News, Cuellar said the indictment was unfair and politically motivated. “[Prosecutors] did other... more »

• Department of Defense installs buoys on the Rio Grande in Cameron County Play Video

  December 5, 2025 9:52 PM

  Contractors with the Department of Defense placed buoys on the Rio Grande in Cameron County, a Pentagon official confirmed to Channel 5 News. Viewer submitted videos of the buoys show that they are at the mouth of the Rio Grande between Playa Bagdad and Boca Chica Beach where the... more »

• Shooting of National Guard members prompts flurry of US immigration restrictions

  December 1, 2025 6:13 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Since last week's shooting of two National Guard members in the nation's capital by a suspect who is an Afghan national, the Trump administration announced a flurry of policies aimed at making it harder for some foreigners to enter or stay in the country. The administration... more »

• Naturalized US citizens thought they were safe. Trump's immigration policies are shaking that belief

  November 15, 2025 2:08 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) — When he first came to the United States after escaping civil war in Sierra Leone and spending almost a decade in a refugee camp, Dauda Sesay had no idea he could become a citizen. But he was told that if he followed the rules and stayed... more »

• Trump administration plans to build border wall in Laredo, mayor says

  November 4, 2025 1:46 PM

  McALLEN — The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to build a border wall "along the entire southern border," including in the city of Laredo, Mayor Victor D. Treviño announced Monday. City officials were notified during a regular meeting with officials from U.S. Border Patrol and the U.S.... more »

• Operation River Wall boosts border security along Rio Grande Play Video

  October 24, 2025 2:08 PM

  The Trump Administration is expanding its presence along the Rio Grande. It's called Operation River Wall, and it involves putting more U.S. Coast Guard boats on the water. Commander of Coast Guard Forces Rio Grande Captain Christopher Cumberland is leading the mission to intercept migrants illegally crossing the... more »

• Early voting for Texas’ 17 statewide propositions is under way. Here’s what voters need to know.

  October 20, 2025 4:49 PM

  Sign up for The Brief , The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Texas voters will get the final say on 17 constitutional amendments — usually listed as statewide propositions at the top of the ballot —... more »

• Government set to deploy buoy barrier along Rio Grande near Brownsville Play Video

  October 17, 2025 1:18 PM

  Water barriers are one step closer to making their way to Rio Grande in Cameron County, and it's being funded by the Big Beautiful Bill signed by President Donald Trump. The government is set to deploy buoys in the river near Brownsville, and the Department of Homeland Security says... more »

• DHS announces deployment of 17 miles of ‘waterborne barrier’ in Cameron County

  October 12, 2025 5:52 PM

  Seventeen miles of “waterborne barrier” that will be deployed in Cameron County are part of $4.5 billion in contracts that were awarded to build hundreds of miles of new border wall, according to the Department of Homeland Security. On Friday, DHS and U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced 10... more »

• Appraiser in Hidalgo County explains Proposition 17 Play Video

  October 2, 2025 7:39 PM

  Voters across Texas will see a proposed amendment on the November 2026 ballot that would give property owners a tax break if their property is used for border security projects. Under Proposition 17, property owners in border counties could receive a tax exemption if their land is used for... more »

• Congressman Cuellar reacts to new case of screwworm parasite detected in Nuevo Leon Play Video

  September 25, 2025 10:34 PM

  Ranchers across the Rio Grande Valley said they are on high alert after a new case of the parasitic New World screwworm was detected in the town of Sabinas Hidalgo in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. It’s about 70 miles from the Starr County border city of Roma.... more »

• Reactions in Starr County after new screwworm case found near US border in Nuevo Leon Play Video

  September 25, 2025 7:16 PM

  Starr County cattle ranchers said they’re worried after Mexico reported a new case of the parasitic New World screwworm. The latest case was detected in the town of Sabinas Hidalgo in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon. It’s about 70 miles from the Starr County border city of... more »

• The economy was a strength for Trump in his first term. Not anymore, according to recent polling

  September 24, 2025 11:24 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's second-term strengths look different from his first, according to recent polling. Once strengthened by economic issues, Trump's approval is now relatively low on the economy and he's leaning on his stronger issues of crime, border security and immigration. Concerns about the economy and... more »

• DPS seizes more than $2 million worth of cocaine in Starr County Play Video

  September 9, 2025 3:49 PM

  The Texas Department of Public Safety seized approximately 69 pounds of cocaine during a joint operation with the U.S. Border Patrol in Starr County, according to a news release. The news release said on September 7, the Texas Rangers Special Operations Group and U.S. Border Patrol agents saw four... more »

• Noem says roundup of Koreans at Hyundai plant in Georgia won't deter investment in the US

  September 8, 2025 9:36 AM

  LONDON (AP) — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Monday she doesn't think the detention of hundreds of South Koreans in an immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia will deter investment in the United States because such tough actions mean there is no uncertainty about the Trump... more »

• Environmental laws waived for border wall construction in Hidalgo and Starr counties Play Video

  September 4, 2025 4:52 PM

  Dozens of environmental laws were waived in Hidalgo and Starr counties along 13 tracts of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The Department of Homeland Security issued the waiver on Aug. 26 in an effort to speed up the construction of approximately five miles of new 30-foot-tall... more »

• Trump Administration waives laws to construct border wall through wildlife refuge in Alamo Play Video

  September 1, 2025 2:00 PM

  The Trump Administration has waived 31 environmental and public health laws to speed up construction of the border wall through the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge, according to a news release from the Center for Biological Diversity. According to a news release from U.S. Customs and Border... more »

• Emboldened Democrats are starting to push back on Trump's immigration plans

  August 27, 2025 11:12 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats were plunged into political crisis, especially splintered on immigration and border security, after their thorough defeat last year in an election in which President Donald Trump made hard-line immigration action a centerpiece of his campaign. That may be changing. From New York to California,... more »

• Feds plan to build nation’s biggest migrant detention center at Fort Bliss

  August 17, 2025 12:59 PM

  " Feds plan to build nation’s biggest migrant detention center at Fort Bliss " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief ,... more »

• What Trump's big tax law could mean for the youngest Americans

  July 9, 2025 10:38 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The impact of the massive spending bill that President Donald Trump signed into law on Independence Day is expected to filter down to infants and toddlers — a segment of the population that is particularly vulnerable to cuts to the federal social safety net. Many middle-class... more »

• Here’s what’s in Trump’s GOP megabill and how it will affect Texans

  July 4, 2025 12:05 PM

  " Here’s what’s in Trump’s GOP megabill and how it will affect Texans " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief ,... more »

• Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included

  July 2, 2025 10:53 AM

  " Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief ,... more »

• Amid Trump immigration crackdown, Texas reins in border spending and shifts focus to deportations

  June 19, 2025 12:37 PM

  " Amid Trump immigration crackdown, Texas reins in border spending and shifts focus to deportations " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The... more »

• With only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall program

  June 17, 2025 11:48 AM

  " With only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall program " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief , The... more »

• “They’re taking Shirly”: An Army sergeant in Houston thought his family was safe, then ICE deported his wife

  June 17, 2025 11:46 AM

  " “They’re taking Shirly”: An Army sergeant in Houston thought his family was safe, then ICE deported his wife " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. ... more »

• Undocumented students rethink their college dreams after Texas cuts their access to cheaper tuition

  June 14, 2025 2:33 PM

  " Undocumented students rethink their college dreams after Texas cuts their access to cheaper tuition " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The... more »

• Valley residents react to ICE arrests at Alamo Flea Market Play Video

  June 10, 2025 10:54 AM

  Business was as usual Monday at the Alamo Flea Market following six arrests by immigration officials on Sunday. Longtime Rio Grande Valley residents say people connected with a crime should face justice, but believe people who are not violent offenders and in the country illegally shouldn't be targeted. ... more »

• ICE confirms agents were present at San Benito taquería Play Video

  June 10, 2025 10:32 AM

  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have confirmed agents were present at a taquería in San Benito on Monday. A video was circulating on social media and showed law enforcement at the restaurant. Channel 5 News is in contact with ICE and has been told the department is working... more »

• Trump banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the US. Here's what to know

  June 5, 2025 6:04 PM

  DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — President Donald Trump has banned citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States and restricted access for those from seven others, citing national security concerns in resurrecting and expanding a hallmark policy from his first term that will mostly affect people from Africa and the... more »

• Texas won’t force private companies to use E-Verify to check workers’ immigration status, despite leaders’ tough talk

  June 5, 2025 2:58 PM

  " Texas won’t force private companies to use E-Verify to check workers’ immigration status, despite leaders’ tough talk " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. This... more »

• Valley officials have mixed reactions to potential law requiring Texas sheriffs work with ICE Play Video

  June 5, 2025 12:30 PM

  The Rio Grande Valley was a hot spot for illegal border crossings during the Biden Administration. Fewer people are crossing without permission now, but it still happens. In September, nearly all sheriff's offices in Texas will have a closer tie with immigration and customs enforcement under Senate Bill 8.... more »

• Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says

  June 4, 2025 3:23 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's big bill making its way through Congress will cut taxes by $3.75 trillion but also increase deficits by $2.4 trillion over the next decade, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The CBO also estimates an increase of... more »

• Texas’ undocumented college students no longer qualify for in-state tuition

  June 4, 2025 1:51 PM

  " Texas’ undocumented college students no longer qualify for in-state tuition " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief ,... more »

• 'We have an obligation:' Cameron County sheriff reacts to bill requiring Texas sheriffs to work with ICE Play Video

  June 3, 2025 7:14 PM

  A bill requiring that Texas sheriffs work with federal immigration authorities is heading to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. Cameron County Sheriff Manuel Treviño said he is trying to find out what it means for his office and deputies. “We have an obligation. If the governor says this is a... more »

• 16 arrests made following discovery of suspected stash house in Mercedes Play Video

  June 3, 2025 6:46 PM

  A suspected stash house in Mercedes was uncovered Monday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, resulting in the apprehension of 16 undocumented migrants, according to a news release. The news release from ICE said the agency received a tip from an anonymous caller reporting that multiple undocumented individuals were... more »

• Bill requiring that Texas sheriffs work with federal immigration authorities heads to governor’s desk

  June 2, 2025 11:17 AM

  " Bill requiring that Texas sheriffs work with federal immigration authorities heads to governor’s desk " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up... more »

• Texas Legislature approves $338 billion two-year spending plan with a focus on property tax relief

  June 1, 2025 12:56 PM

  " Texas Legislature approves $338 billion two-year spending plan with a focus on property tax relief " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for... more »

• Food aid cuts and other changes: What the U.S. House spending bill could mean for Texans

  May 24, 2025 4:24 PM

  " Food aid cuts and other changes: What the U.S. House spending bill could mean for Texans " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up... more »

• Valley congress members react to passage of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ Play Video

  May 22, 2025 8:38 PM

  On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that was a priority for President Donald Trump. The budget bill was approved 215-214, with Democrats opposed, according to the Associated Press. The bill now heads to the Senate. In the Rio Grande Valley, congress members... more »

• New facial recognition cameras installed at Valley ports of entry Play Video

  February 14, 2020 10:04 PM

  PROGRESO – New biometric technology is now activated at the border. Facial recognition tech was setup at Rio Grande Valley ports of entry this week. People walking back into the United States will have to go through an extra step in the verification process. Customs and Border Protection... more »

• Local Congressman Discusses Impacts of Proposed Spending Bill Play Video

  December 17, 2019 6:03 PM

  WESLACO – The annual budget for the United States government is one step closer to getting approved. Part of the nearly $1.4 trillion budget includes border security. After the House of Representatives voted to pass the budget Tuesday , CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke with Congressman Henry Cuellar. This... more »

• McAllen Waits for Immigration Reimbursement as Charities Get Approval Play Video

  October 14, 2019 9:30 PM

  MCALLEN – Reimbursement checks are heading to the Rio Grande Valley as payback for helping during the immigration crisis earlier this year. A charity is already making plans for the more than a half million dollar refund. Last year, Catholic Charities racked up $601,000 in expenses for housing... more »

• $2M in Federal Funding Headed to Valley Law Enforcement Play Video

  October 3, 2019 9:40 PM

  WESLACO – More money is headed for local law enforcement. Hidalgo and Starr counties are to receive more than $2 million in federal funding. The Operation: Stone Garden funds will help cover expenses for immigration and border-related calls. Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office assisted the feds... more »

• More Than 200 Entry-Level Jobs at CBP Coming Soon Play Video

  October 3, 2019 5:36 PM

  WESLACO – More job openings coming soon for Customs and Border Protection. Congressman Henry Cuellar announced more than 200 entry level positions will be added. The agency’s manpower strained over the summer. During the migrant surge, Border Patrol pulled many agents from duties on the border to... more »

• CBP to Operate Counter Defense Drones with AI Technology along US-Mexico Border Play Video

  October 1, 2019 5:54 PM

  WESLACO – Customs and Border Protection are adding more security to the U.S.-Mexico border. With smugglers using new devices, new technology will help federal officers push back. CBP spent $1.2 million on counter defense systems to fight the numerous ways smugglers are using drones to their advantage. ... more »

• Brooks Co. Rancher Worried About Rise in Immigrant Deaths Play Video

  August 14, 2019 4:29 PM

  FALFURRIAS – A Brooks County rancher is worried about a rise in immigrant deaths this summer. He says he is seeing more traffic on his property in recent months. Dr. Mike Vickers owns a lot of ranchland in Brooks County. He says he has noticed with the... more »

• First Look Inside McAllen Border Patrol Processing Center Play Video

  August 12, 2019 12:11 PM

  MCALLEN – There are more than 1,200 people inside the Border Patrol Processing Center in McAllen. Agents tell CHANNEL 5 NEWS those numbers have dropped over the last few months. The media was invited to tour the facility Monday to see where immigrants stay, shower and get medically... more »

• MPP Migrant Drowns Attempting to Re-Enter U.S. in El Paso

  August 1, 2019 3:39 PM

  EL PASO – A migrant woman under the Migrant Protection Protocol in El Paso drowned trying to enter the United States for a second time. Vilma Mendoza, 20, initially entered the United States on July 4, according to the Guatemalan Consulate in Del Rio. She was placed in... more »

• CBP to Finalize Proposed Border Wall Route in Starr Co. Play Video

  July 11, 2019 6:14 PM

  ESCOBARES – About 52 miles of border wall is proposed for Starr County; where it will finally go up is a big question. The proposal with adjustments to try and limit negative impact was sent last week. Customs and Border Protection is asking county officials to meet their... more »

• Pharr Int’l Bridge Changes Hours of Operation to Implement Pilot Programs

  July 9, 2019 1:17 PM

  PHARR – Officials at the Pharr International Bridge announced new hours of operation in an effort to implement temporary pilot programs. According to a press release, the pilot programs are “designed to relieve congestion, increase truck throughput, and reduce border wait times” at the port of entry. The... more »

• Border Patrol RGV Chief Looks to Reimplement DNA Pilot Program

  July 5, 2019 5:33 PM

  WESLACO – Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector Chief, Rodolfo Karisch, say a rising problem that needs to be stopped is people crossing with children who aren’t theirs. Karisch says it’s becoming a more common practice for those want easier access into the United... more »

• Federal Judge Orders CBP to Address Conditions in Processing Centers Play Video

  June 28, 2019 12:28 PM

  MCALLEN – A federal judge reached a decision on concerns raised by immigration attorneys after visiting Customs and Border Protection facilities housing migrant children in Texas, including the Rio Grande Valley. On Wednesday, the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law filed a temporary restraining order against the government... more »

• Los Ebanos Woman Providing Aid to Migrants Passing Through Play Video

  June 20, 2019 6:31 PM

  LOS EBANOS – As hundreds of migrants are surrendering to Border Patrol agents every day in the Rio Grande Valley, some make their through the small town of Los Ebanos. There they are making a short stop at a church after they entered the country illegally. Miranda Barwick... more »

• Man Shot While Jogging along Levee Play Video

  June 20, 2019 10:15 AM

  BROWNSVILLE – Cameron County investigators say a man was fatally shot while jogging along the levee border. The victim is 57-year-old Miguel Angel Valdez Hernandez from Brownsville. Authorities say he was shot along the Rio Grande river leeve in Brownsville on Tuesday afternoon. A farmer found the... more »

• Border Agents Struggling to Keep Diseases Away From Home Play Video

  June 13, 2019 9:28 PM

  DONNA – The Department of Homeland Security says sickness and disease are following Border Patrol agents home from work. Agents in the Rio Grande Valley sector alone are managing over 250 migrant flu cases. More bodies to the border mean more risk of disease for the border agents.... more »